The problem of gun violence is multifaceted and complex, but the lessons learned from COVID-19 may help us understand and identify effective solutions. Everyone has a role to play.@David Skorton also just published his thoughts today about ways to identify solutions to the complex and multifaceted problem of gun violence. He noted: "These are times for grief, but we cannot afford the paralysis of despair. I, for one - and I know I am not alone - still see cause for hope that progress can be made against this epidemic of violence. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is that a public health crisis will not yield to fighting or preaching or finger-pointing, but to common resolve, and to treating one another with compassion and care."
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Penny Schnarrs
Virtual Communities Program Manager
Association of American Medical Colleges
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-26-2022 10:03
From: David Skorton
Subject: AAMC Statement on Recent Mass Shootings in Texas, New York, California
It is hard to find the words for so much needless loss. Almost a decade after Sandy Hook, gun violence continues to traumatize our country. We must harness our grief from the tragedies in Texas, New York, and California and work on commonsense actions that move us toward a future where no child, family, or community has to bear this pain.
Our recent statement calls on Congress to take decisive action to work toward a safer world for our children and communities: "Gun violence is not political. It is a public health crisis that must be addressed. How much more can our nation endure?" We have several other statements and resources below that we hope underscore the urgent public health need to act on this issue.
We have copied a few of those resources here for you:
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David Skorton
President and CEO
Association of American Medical Colleges
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